North State Fishing Report

Trout fishing is very good. A good number of salmon are in the upper part of the river and that should attract big rainbows. River is running at 14,200 cfs. Caddis patterns are the primary fly. Micro mayflies and brown rubberlegs with olive legs works well. The Fly Shop 222-3555.

Sacramento River (Colusa to Los Molinos)

Slow salmon bite near Woodson Bridge — zero to one for most. There are chrome bright fish but the brunt of the run comes in September. Salmon bite near Colusa was on the slow side. Striped bass bite near Chico has been good but find water clear of salmon boats. Look for rip-rap walls and flats and use big flies in chartreuse and white, brown and white or orange and white. Fish First 343-8300; Kittle's 458-4868Scott Feist 923-2634, ScottFeist@FeistyFish.net 822-6314, 898-9761. Arnold Santelli 515-8714.

Sacramento River (Upper)

The Upper Sacramento River is fishing better since July 9; the flows increased to 240 CFS from 218. This reboots the river and the fish get the oxygen they so badly need on a low water year. Lower river use a black crystal bugger on your floating line w/ long 2 x leader to catch trout and bass. Upper river nymph with small non beaded flies like size 14 pt's, un-beaded soft hackles as a lot of crane flies and terrestrials are starting to appear. Use a hopper with a dropper, think out of the box right — now it works. www.jacktrout.com, 926-4540. The Fly Shop 222-3555.

Lake Oroville

Summer pattern is well in place. A lot of little bass are being caught but bigger bass seem to be suspended in deeper water. Trollers chase coho at the green bridge and in the Middle Fork. Bass Tackle Depot 533-4990.

Feather River

Salmon bite is tough. A few caught near the outlet but not much action downriver. Call 534-2307 for updated flows; Craig Bentley's Golden Gate Guide Service 533-7559; Fish First 343-8300.

Feather River (Middle Fork)

Below Nelson Creek is producing good numbers of trout. Not much size. Orange stimulators (No. 12), caddis and parachute mayflies are the patterns to use. 283-2733.

Lake Almanor

Trout bite is steady. Action is best along the east shore south of Hamilton Branch, Big Springs and Goose Island. There are sporadic hex hatches near Goose Island. Best bite is 25 to 40 feet below the surface. Action is best first thing in the morning or near dusk. Water temperature is 72 degrees. Doug Neal: 258-6732, http://www.almanorfishingadventures.com.

Deer Creek

The catch-and-release section is holding 12 to 14 rainbows. Use prince nymphs, royal wulffs and yellow sallies. Fish First 343-8300.

Shasta Lake

There are a lot of topwater bass being caught, but Senkos and crank baits will get bass all over the lake. Most start off the points with topwater lures then switch to throwing crank baits along the mudline. Trout are 30 to 60 feet deep. Phil's Propeller 1-800-462-3917.

Pit River

The Pit River remains as a good option as we head into a hot week. Nymph with isonychia in mind. Trout love black on this river in any shape or size, rotate through your box and have fun. Pit 3 . Bring a wading staff!! Pit #3, 4 or 5 long black skinny nymphs with rubber legs, and elk hair caddis with shucks. www.jacktrout.com, 926-4540; The Fly Shop 222-3555.

Trinity River

Salmon have arrived. Bank anglers are struggling but drifters are getting fish from Lewiston downstream. It's just the start. River is running at 450 cfs. 623-4999, 623-4352 707-923-2533; Mike Stratman 707-601- 8757,

Davis Lake

Eagle Point, Fairview Point and Mallard Cove are the best spots for bank fishing with worms or Power Bait. Bite is rated as fair. Fly fishers do well between Jenkins Point to Freeman Creek. Blood midges and damsels work in the morning and evening. Trollers work well between the islands in the main channel in 21 feet of water. Water temperature is 72 degrees. 832-0270.

Clear Lake

Darkly colored chatter baits take bass off the weed line in the north end. Frog bite is good and some are punching. Jigs are best method in south end. Fish are in the deep water near rocks. Crawfish colored jigs are whacking fish. Whopper Ploppers are working on both ends of the lake. A lot of 3- to 5-pound bass are being landed. Look for deep tule edges and water clear of weeds. Morning bite is 5:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and action resumes from 3 p.m. to sundown. Lakeport Catfish Derby is Aug. 23-25. Clear Lake Outdoors 707-262-5852.

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